Analysis of intensity, sensory and affective aspects of pain of patients in immediate postoperative care. / Análise da intensidade, aspectos sensoriais e afetivos da dor de pacientes em pós-operatório imediato.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pain of patients in the immediate postoperative period during admission, an hour after admission, and at discharge of the post-anesthesia care unit in terms of intensity, and sensory and affective aspects. METHODS: Analytical, cross-sectional study with 336 patients. Data were collected using a sociodemographic and clinical form, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire. Data collection occurred from September to October 2015 at the post-anesthesia care unit of a general hospital in the north-west of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The significance level of the descriptive and statistical analyses was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: According to the data, 57.3% of the patients did not report pain and 47% felt pain from admission to discharge. Patients submitted to cancer and trauma surgeries reported more pain (p<0.01). At admission and maintenance, there was a prevalence of moderate and intense pain, and at discharge, a predominance of mild and moderate pain. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed a high percentage of patients with pain in the immediate postoperative period from admission to discharge. These findings can encourage researchers and health workers to conduct further investigations with the larger number of patients to allow for inferences.

Occupational stress in primary care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed methods study. / Estrés laboral en profesionales de la atención primaria durante la pandemia de COVID-19: estudio de métodos mixtos.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the risk of exposure to occupational stress among primary healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and their perception regarding their experience. METHOD: mixed-methods sequential explanatory study with 50 primary care professionals. Sociodemographic, clinical, and labor questionnaires, Job Stress Scale, and semi-structured interviews were used. Quantitative data were submitted to descriptive and analytical statistical analysis; qualitative data were submitted to Thematic Content Analysis. RESULTS: 66% of professionals were exposed to occupational stress. Doctors were associated with highly demanding work (p<0.001); nurses, nursing technicians, and dental professionals with active work (p<0.001); and dentists with lower psychological demand (p<0.001). Professionals with more than sixteen years of experience had better conditions to deal with stressful factors, compared to those with less than five years (p<0.03). Data integration showed implications of the pandemic in life, work, and interfaces with psychological symptoms. CONCLUSION: professionals worked under high psychological demands and a high risk of exposure to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-control and high social support may contribute to reducing these risks, as well as professional training and experience.

OBJETIVO: analizar el riesgo de exposición al estrés laboral de los profesionales de la Atención Primaria de la Salud durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y la percepción que tienen sobre esa experiencia. MÉTODO: estudio de métodos mixtos del tipo explicativo secuencial, con 50 profesionales de la atención primaria. Se utilizaron cuestionarios sociodemográficos, clínicos y laborales, Job Stress Scale y entrevista semiestructurada. Los datos cuantitativos fueron sometidos a análisis estadístico descriptivo y analítico; los cualitativos, a Análisis de Contenido Temático. RESULTADOS: el 66% de los profesionales estuvieron expuestos a estrés laboral. La profesión médica se asoció al trabajo de alta exigencia (p<0,001); los enfermeros, técnicos en enfermería, profesionales de odontología, al trabajo activo (p<0,001); los odontólogos, a menor exigencia psicológica (p<0,001). Los profesionales con más de dieciséis años de graduados presentaron mejores condiciones para lidiar con los estresores que aquellos con menos de cinco años (p<0,03). La integración de datos demostró que la pandemia repercutió en la vida, el trabajo e interfaces con los síntomas psicológicos. CONCLUSIÓN: los profesionales trabajaron bajo altas exigencias psicológicas y alto riesgo de exposición al estrés durante la pandemia de COVID-19. El autocontrol y un alto apoyo social pueden contribuir a reducir estos riesgos, así como el tiempo de formación y la experiencia profesional.

Resilience and the reduction of occupational stress in Nursing.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the association between resilience and occupational stress of Nursing professionals from a general hospital. METHOD: an observational, cross-sectional study involving 321 Nursing professionals. The data collected were: socio-demographic and labour variables, stress and resilience, analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: 54.5% of the participants presented moderate resilience and 36.4%, high; 73.5% were at risk of exposure to occupational stress; the relationship between psychological demands and professional category (p=0.009), between control over work and age (p=0.04), professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.009), being a specialist (p=0.006) and between social support and professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.03), daily working hours (p=0.03), being a specialist (p<0.001) were verified. There was an association between resilience Factor I - resolutions of actions and values and control over work (p=0.04) and social support (p=0.002). CONCLUSION: the Nursing professionals of a general hospital have moderate to high resilience which, associated with high control over their work and high social support, may contribute to the reduction of exposure to occupational stress.

Association and correlation between stress, musculoskeletal pain and resilience in nurses before hospital accreditation maintenance assessment.

OBJECTIVE: to associate and correlate musculoskeletal pain, stress and resilience of nurses in the maintenance of Hospital Accreditation Certification. METHOD: longitudinal study in two moments, before and after the Accreditation maintenance visit, March and June 2019, with 53 nurses from a hospital institution. The data collected was: sociodemographic, clinical and occupational variables, stress, osteomuscular pain and resilience. Descriptive variables, Chi-square test, t test, Fisher's exact test, Pearson's correlation and Spearman's correlation coefficient were used. RESULTS: most of the study participants had average stress levels before and after the evaluation. Most of those who reported pain were at medium stress levels at both times. The resilience capacity increased after the evaluation, which demonstrates that the experienced stressors were adequately addressed. There was no significant association between the cortisol levels and the perceived stress. CONCLUSION: occupational stress and musculoskeletal pain were experienced by nurses during the Accreditation processes. It was evident that individuality permeated the perception of stress and resilience allowed to overcome the tensions experienced. The study identified that there is a need for planning and implementation of actions to collaborate with the nurses in the best confrontation, aiming to promote resilience.

Nurses' stress and resilience before and after evaluation for hospital accreditation.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze and compare levels of stress and resilience in nurses before and after the assessment for maintenance of the Hospital Accreditation Certification. METHODS: quantitative, observational, and longitudinal research, with 53 nurses from a philanthropic hospital, in the Rio Grande do Sul. Data collected in two stages, March, and July 2019, before the assessment visit and 60 days after, using the Bianchi Stress Scale and Resilience Scale. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed. RESULTS: the majority of participants showed an average stress level before and after the evaluation. The highest stress scores were related to Domains E (coordination of unit activities) and C (activities related to personnel administration). In both moments of the study, the participants had medium and high resilience. CONCLUSIONS: managing people, processes, and assistance are stressful activities in the Accreditation process and increase the nurses' stress levels.

Quality of life of chronic kidney patients on hemodialysis and related factors.

OBJECTIVE: to verify the association between the health-related quality of life of chronic renal patients on hemodialysis with sociodemographic, clinical, depression and medication adherence characteristics. METHOD: a cross-sectional study with 183 chronic renal patients undergoing hemodialysis in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, Kidney Disease and Quality of Life Short-Form, Beck Depression Inventory and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale - eight items were used. Among the variables, comorbidities, complications of kidney disease and intercurrences during and after hemodialysis were evaluated. The analysis was performed with descriptive and analytical statistics. RESULTS: 55.2% of the patients were 60 years old or older, 35.0% were hypertensive, with regular quality of life, average of 62.61. Scores below average in the dimensions of quality of life were mainly associated with repetitive infections and edema as complications of the disease, pain during hemodialysis and weakness afterwards. Low drug adherence resulted in a worse quality of life, impacting ten of the 20 dimensions evaluated and depression in all, except for patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION: reduced quality of life in this population is associated with depressive symptoms, complications such as repetitive infections, pain and anemia, weakness after the dialysis session and low medication adherence. Actions aimed at changing these factors can promote well-being.

Depression and chronic renal patients on hemodialysis: associated factors.

OBJECTIVE: to verify the association of sociodemographic and clinical variables, life habits and functional capacity with symptoms indicative of depression in chronic renal patients on hemodialysis. METHOD: cross-sectional study developed from February to October of 2017 with 183 patients undergoing hemodialysis in two renal units located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Data collected with clinic and sociodemographic questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory. Analysis with descriptive and analytical statistics and the chi-square test. RESULTS: 55.2% of participants were elderly, 66.4% men, 90.7% retired, and 60.3% presented depressive symptoms. An association was found between symptoms indicative of depression and the female sex, greater number of comorbidities and post-hemodialysis intercurrences, emotional and physical symptoms, inactivity, failing to perform usual activities and the need for assistance in day-to-day. CONCLUSION: depressive symptoms are associated with burden of comorbidities, greater number of disease complications, hemodialytic intercurrences and functional dependence. Physical exercise practice can be an effective care strategy.

Musculoskeletal pain in healthcare professionals working in COVID-19 Intensive Care Units: multicenter and cross-sectional study / Dor musculoesquelética em profissionais de saúde que atuaram em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de COVID-19: estudo multicêntrico e transversal

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals have experienced a work overload that may be associated with increased pain intensity. The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency and intensity of musculoskeletal pain in the different anatomical regions reported by health professionals who worked in Intensive Care Units (ICU) during the pandemic and to investigate associations between clinical variables. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, analytical, quantitative and multicenter study carried out in six ICU between July 2021 and February 2022. The Nordic Questionnaire of Musculoskeletal Symptoms (QNSO) was used for data collection, as well as a questionnaire prepared by the researchers on sociodemographic, work and clinical data, and the visual numeric scale (VNS) for pain assessment. Analyses were carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 205 health professionals. With regard to pain intensity, according to the visual analog scale (VAS), an average of 3.76 was observed. The analysis of the association between the variables indicated a greater intensity of pain in females, with a higher frequency of mild and moderate pain, age over 40, in the professional categories of nursing technicians and doctors. The presence of severe pain was associated with poor general health and shorter time in professional practice. CONCLUSION: Most of the professionals reported pain of varying intensity and in different anatomical regions, the most frequently cited being the upper back and neck. Musculoskeletal disorders are directly related to work activity, age, gender and lack of leisure time.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, os profissionais de saúde passaram por uma sobrecarga de trabalho que pode estar associada com o aumento da intensidade da dor. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a frequência e intensidade da dor musculoesquelética nas diferentes regiões anatômicas referidas por profissionais de saúde que atuaram em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) durante a pandemia e investigar associações entre as variáveis clínicas. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, analítico, quantitativo e multicêntrico, realizado em seis UTI, entre julho de 2021 e fevereiro de 2022. Para coleta de dados foi utilizado o Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares (QNSO), bem como um questionário elaborado pelas pesquisadoras acerca de dados sociodemográficos, laborais e clínicos, e a escala visual numérica (EVN) de avaliação da dor. As análises foram feitas por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi de 205 profissionais de saúde. No que se refere à intensidade da dor, segundo a escala analógica visual (EAV), observou-se uma média de 3,76. A análise da associação entre as variáveis indicou maior intensidade de dor no sexo feminino, com maior frequência de dor leve e moderada, idade maior que 40 anos, nas categorias profissionais de técnicos de enfermagem e médicos. A presença de dor intensa está associada ao estado de saúde geral ruim e ao menor tempo de atuação profissional. CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos profissionais referiu dor de intensidade variada e em diferentes regiões anatômicas, sendo as mais citadas: parte superior das costas e pescoço. Os distúrbios musculoesqueléticos estão diretamente relacionados à atividade laboral exercida, à idade, ao sexo e à falta de tempo disponível para lazer.

Higher pain intensity is associated with less resilience in patients with rheumatoid arthritis / Maior intensidade de dor está associada com menor resiliência em pacientes com artrite reumatoide

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, chronic and autoimmune disease that causes joint damage and can lead to physical disability. Patients with chronic and debilitating diseases such as arthritis need to adapt to the new reality. These changes may have less impact on patients with greater self-efficacy and resilience. Psychosocial factors influence the quality of life (QoL) of these patients, so the aim of this study was to assess resilience in this population and its relationship with pain, functional capacity and disease activity. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with patients at a medical specialties clinic, using a sociodemographic, a clinical-laboratory, a health assessment, a disease activity score questionnaires and the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale. The data was analyzed using Fisher's Exact, Chi-square, Student's t and ANOVA tests. RESULTS: 120 patients participated in the study, 89.2% female, mean age 56.9 ± 10.7 years. Pain was classified as severe by 40.8%, 65.8% had disease in remission and 50.8% had mild disability. The resilience of 49.2% was high. There was an association between lower resilience and: presence of painful joints (p=0.004) and greater pain intensity (p=0.014). There was a lower average of resilience (130.95) in participants with severe disability. CONCLUSION: Patients with less resilient rheumatoid arthritis had greater functional disability, painful joints and greater pain intensity. In addition, from the moment additional measures are adopted, such as educational actions and behavioral strategies, with an emphasis on resilience, which help in the control and clinical outcome of the disease, there will certainly be a positive impact on the quality of life of these patients.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A artrite reumatoide é uma doença inflamatória, crônica e autoimune, que acarreta lesão articular e pode ocasionar incapacidade física. Pacientes com doenças crônicas e debilitantes como a artrite necessitam se adaptar à nova realidade. Essas mudanças podem ser menos impactantes em pacientes com maior autoeficácia e resiliência. Os fatores psicossociais exercem influência na qualidade de vida (QV) desses pacientes, portanto o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resiliência nessa população e sua relação com dor, capacidade funcional e atividade da doença. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, realizada com pacientes de uma clínica de especialidades médicas, através dos questionários sociodemográfico, clínico-laboratorial, de avaliação da saúde, de escore da atividade da doença,e avaliação da saúde, de escore da atividade da doença, e da escala de Resiliência de Wagnild e Young. A análise dos dados foi feita através dos testes Exato de Fisher, Qui-quadrado, t de Student e ANOVA. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 120 pacientes, sendo 89,2% do sexo feminino, com média de idade de 56,9±10,7 anos. A dor foi classificada como intensa por 40,8%; 65,8% dos pacientes estavam com doença em remissão e 50,8% com incapacidade leve. A resiliência de 49,2% foi elevada. Foi verificada uma associação entre menor resiliência e: presença de articulações dolorosas (p=0,004) e maior intensidade de dor (p=0,014). Foi verificada menor média de resiliência (130,95) nos participantes com incapacidade grave. CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com artrite reumatoide menos resilientes apresentaram maior incapacidade funcional, articulações dolorosas e maior intensidade de dor. Além disso, a partir do momento em que se adota medidas adicionais, tais como ações educativas e estratégias comportamentais, com ênfase na resiliência, que auxiliem no controle e no desfecho clínico da doença, certamente haverá impacto positivo na QV dos pacientes.

Fatores obstétricos e neonatais associados ao nascimento prematuro: uma coorte de cinco anos / Obstetric and neonatal factors associated with preterm birth: a five-year cohort

O nascimento prematuro constitui um momento de vulnerabilidade ao recém-nascido, sendo necessário maior cuidado e atenção. Com isso o objetivo do trabalho foi analisar fatores obstétricos e neonatais, relacionados ao desfecho a termo e prematuridade, de recém-nascidos internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Trata-se de um estudo de coorte, documental e retrospectivo. As variáveis clínicas, epidemiológicas e assistenciais foram coletadas diretamente dos prontuários e sumários de alta dos neonatos, internados no período de janeiro de 2016 a dezembro de 2020, analisadas com estatística descritiva e inferencial. Foram analisadas 494 internações de recém-nascidos. Cerca de 70% dessas foram de neonatos prematuros. Foi verificada relação entre nascimento prematuro e as características obstétricas: baixo número de consultas pré-natal (p<0,001), parto vaginal (p=0,04), intercorrências (p<0,001) e uso de antibióticos na gestação (p=0,02), ocorrência de bolsa rota (p<0,001) e corticoterapia antenatal (p<0,001). E, diferença estatística significativa entre a prematuridade e: sexo (p=0,01), gemelaridade (p<0,001). E, entre prematuridade e a necessidade de intervenções assistenciais: uso de surfactante (p<0,001), acesso venoso central (p<0,001), suporte ventilatório (p=0,01), fototerapia (p<0,001), transfusão sanguínea (p<0,001) e nutrição parenteral (p<0,001). Observou-se os diversos fatores associados ao nascimento prematuro, os quais devem ser monitorados a fim de prevenir desfechos negativos.

Premature birth constitutes a moment of vulnerability for the newborn, requiring greater care and attention. Therefore, the objective of the study was to analyze obstetric and neonatal factors, related to the outcome, of newborns admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit born at term and prematurely. This is a cohort, documentary and retrospective study. Clinical, epidemiological and care variables were collected directly from the medical records and discharge summaries of newborns, hospitalized from January 2016 to December 2020, analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. 494 newborn hospitalizations were analyzed. Around 70% of these were premature newborns. A relationship was found between premature birth and obstetric characteristics: low number of prenatal consultations (p<0.001), vaginal birth (p=0.04), complications (p<0.001) and use of antibiotics during pregnancy (p=0 .02), occurrence of ruptured membranes (p<0.001) and antenatal corticosteroid therapy (p<0.001). And, statistically significant difference between prematurity and: sex (p=0.01), twin birth (p<0.001). And, between prematurity and the need for assistance interventions: use of surfactante (p<0.001), central venous access (p<0.001), ventilatory support (p=0.01), phototherapy (p<0.001), blood transfusion (p<0.001) and parenteral nutrition (p<0.001). The various factors associated with premature birth were observed, which must be monitored in order to prevent negative outcomes.

Estrés laboral en profesionales de la atención primaria durante la pandemia de COVID-19: estudio de métodos mixtos / Occupational stress in primary care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed methods study / Estresse ocupacional em profissionais da atenção primária durante a pandemia da COVID-19: estudo de métodos mistos

Objetivo: analizar el riesgo de exposición al estrés laboral de los profesionales de la Atención Primaria de la Salud durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y la percepción que tienen sobre esa experiencia. Método: estudio de métodos mixtos del tipo explicativo secuencial, con 50 profesionales de la atención primaria. Se utilizaron cuestionarios sociodemográficos, clínicos y laborales, Job Stress Scale y entrevista semiestructurada. Los datos cuantitativos fueron sometidos a análisis estadístico descriptivo y analítico; los cualitativos, a Análisis de Contenido Temático. Resultados: el 66% de los profesionales estuvieron expuestos a estrés laboral. La profesión médica se asoció al trabajo de alta exigencia (p<0,001); los enfermeros, técnicos en enfermería, profesionales de odontología, al trabajo activo (p<0,001); los odontólogos, a menor exigencia psicológica (p<0,001). Los profesionales con más de dieciséis años de graduados presentaron mejores condiciones para lidiar con los estresores que aquellos con menos de cinco años (p<0,03). La integración de datos demostró que la pandemia repercutió en la vida, el trabajo e interfaces con los síntomas psicológicos. Conclusión: los profesionales trabajaron bajo altas exigencias psicológicas y alto riesgo de exposición al estrés durante la pandemia de COVID-19. El autocontrol y un alto apoyo social pueden contribuir a reducir estos riesgos, así como el tiempo de formación y la experiencia profesional.

Objective: to analyze the risk of exposure to occupational stress among primary healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and their perception regarding their experience. Method: mixed-methods sequential explanatory study with 50 primary care professionals. Sociodemographic, clinical, and labor questionnaires, Job Stress Scale, and semi-structured interviews were used. Quantitative data were submitted to descriptive and analytical statistical analysis; qualitative data were submitted to Thematic Content Analysis. Results: 66% of professionals were exposed to occupational stress. Doctors were associated with highly demanding work (p<0.001); nurses, nursing technicians, and dental professionals with active work (p<0.001); and dentists with lower psychological demand (p<0.001). Professionals with more than sixteen years of experience had better conditions to deal with stressful factors, compared to those with less than five years (p<0.03). Data integration showed implications of the pandemic in life, work, and interfaces with psychological symptoms. Conclusion: professionals worked under high psychological demands and a high risk of exposure to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-control and high social support may contribute to reducing these risks, as well as professional training and experience.

Objetivo: analisar o risco de exposição ao estresse ocupacional em profissionais de saúde da Atenção Primária à Saúde durante a pandemia da COVID-19 e sua percepção sobre essa vivência. Método: estudo de métodos mistos do tipo explanatório sequencial, com 50 profissionais da atenção primária. Foram utilizados questionários sociodemográfico, clínico e laboral, Job Stress Scale e entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados quantitativos foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva e analítica; os qualitativos, à Análise Temática de Conteúdo. Resultados: 66% dos profissionais apresentaram exposição ao estresse ocupacional. A profissão médica associou-se ao trabalho de alta exigência (p<0,001); enfermeiros, técnicos em Enfermagem, profissionais da Odontologia, ao trabalho ativo (p<0,001); dentistas, a menor demanda psicológica (p<0,001). Profissionais com mais de dezesseis anos de formados apresentaram melhores condições para lidar com fatores estressantes, comparados aos com menos de cinco anos (p<0,03). A integração dos dados evidenciou implicações da pandemia na vida, no trabalho e interfaces com os sintomas psicológicos. Conclusão: os profissionais trabalharam sob altas demandas psicológicas e elevado risco de exposição ao estresse durante a pandemia pela COVID-19. Autocontrole e elevado apoio social podem contribuir para redução desses riscos, assim como tempo de formação e experiência profissional.

Resiliência associada ao enfrentamento da dor musculoesquelética em profissionais da enfermagem / Resilience is associated with coping with musculoskeletal pain in nursing professionals

A dor musculoesquelética é um problema frequente nos profissionais da enfermagem e várias medidas vêm sendo pesquisadas a fim de diminui-la, entretanto, poucos estudos abordam a influência do aumento da resiliência desses profissionais no controle da sua dor. Desta maneira, o objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar associação entre resiliência e dor musculoesquelética, em diferentes regiões anatômicas, referida por profissionais de enfermagem. Trata-se de estudo observacional transversal com 321 profissionais de enfermagem. Foram utilizados questionário sociodemográfico e laboral, questionário nórdico de sintomas osteomusculares, escala analógica da dor e escala de resiliência. Para análise foi utilizado estatística descritiva e analítica, através dos testes Mann-Whitney U e Kruskal Wallis. Foi verificada relação da dor com características sociodemográficas, laborais e resiliência, analisadas. 261 (81,3%) afirmaram ter apresentado dor musculoesquelética no último ano e as regiões mais acometidas foram partes superior e inferior das costas s e ombros. Identificou-se associação entre intensidade da dor e dor musculoesquelética em todas as regiões corporais investigadas (p < 0,05), idade (p = 0,015), categoria profissional (p = 0,032), tempo de atuação na enfermagem (p = 0,003) e turno de trabalho (p = 0,012), e correlação entre resiliência e dor musculoesquelética no pescoço (p = 0,010) e quadril e coxas (p = 0,009). Sendo assim, a elevada resiliência está associada ao melhor controle da dor musculoesquelética, em especial, na região do pescoço, de enfermeiros.

Musculoskeletal pain is a frequent problem in nursing professionals, and several treatments have been researched to reduce it; however, few studies address the influence of increased resilience of these professionals in controlling their pain. Thus, this study aimed to identify an association between resilience and musculoskeletal pain reported by nursing professionals in different anatomical regions. This is a cross-sectional observational study with 321 nursing professionals. A sociodemographic and work questionnaire, a Nordic musculoskeletal symptoms questionnaire, an analog pain scale, and a resilience scale were used. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used for analysis, using the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests. The relationships between pain and sociodemographic, work, and resilience characteristics were analyzed. 261 (81.3%) reported having had musculoskeletal pain in the last year, and the most affected regions were the upper and lower backs and shoulders. An association was identified between pain intensity and musculoskeletal pain in all investigated body regions (p < 0.05), age (p = 0.015), professional category (p = 0.032), length of experience in nursing (p = 0.003), and work shift (p = 0.012). A correlation was also observed between resilience and musculoskeletal pain in the neck (p = 0.010) and hip and thighs (p = 0.009). Thus, high resilience is associated with better control of musculoskeletal pain among nurses, especially in the neck region.

Custo de um município do sul do Brasil com medicamentos de uso contínuo dispensados na Atenção Primária à Saúde / Cost of a city in Southern Brazil with continuous use medications dispensed by Primary Health Care

Objetivo: Avaliar o custo com medicamentos básicos de uso contínuo de usuários da Atenção Primária em Saúde de Santa Rosa-RS. Métodos: Estudo transversal e analítico realizado em um município do noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Foram incluídos usuários cadastrados nas 17 unidades de estratégia de saúde da família, das áreas urbana e rural, em uso de no mínimo um medicamento de uso contínuo. A coleta de dados foi realizada pelo acesso ao sistema informatizado de prescrição eletrônica. Resultados: Foram incluídos 642 usuários, com idade média de 60,40 anos, sendo 64,3% mulheres. Identificou-se média de 4,68 ± 2,82 medicamentos/prescrição e 47,4% ± 14,48 dos usuários em uso de cinco ou mais medicamentos. Dos medicamentos em uso, 87,9% pertencem ao componente básico da assistência farmacêutica. O custo anual do município por usuário de medicamento foi em média de R$ 250,60. O sistema cardiovascular foi o grupo anatômico com maior custo total. Verificou-se maior frequência de uso de medicamentos entre os idosos, que consequentemente representam o grupo etário com maior custo de tratamento. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que a maioria dos medicamentos prescritos atua sobre os sistemas cardiovascular e nervoso, e pertence ao componente básico da assistência farmacêutica. O custo com medicamentos demonstrou investimento do município de valores 25 vezes maiores do que o mínimo estabelecido pela legislação vigente, com vistas a garantia de acesso ao tratamento e manutenção da qualidade de vida da população assistida.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the cost of basic medicines for continuous use by users of Primary Health Care in Santa Rosa-RS. Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in primary health care in a city in the Northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, comprising 17 unites of Strategies Family Health. Registered users in urban and rural units were included, using at least one continuous treatment. Data collection was performed by accessing the computerized electronic system. Results: 642 users were included in the study, with an average age of 60.40 ± 14.48 years, 64.3% were women. The average number of prescription drugs was 4.68 ± 2.82/prescription and 47.4% of users were using five or more medications. Of the drugs in use, 87.9% belonging to the basic component of pharmaceutical care. These drugs represent an annual cost per user of R$ 250.60. The cardiovascular system presents itself as the anatomical group with the highest total expenditure. Hydrochlorothiazide was the most prescribed drug and beclomethasone represented the highest individual expense. Conclusion: It became evident that most of the drugs prescribed belonged to the basic component of pharmaceutical care and belonged to the cardiovascular and nervous system. Cost of drug implies the investment of the city of 25 times higher than the established by the current legislation, with a view to guaranteeing access to treatment and maintaining the quality of life of the assisted population.

Use of a mobile application for the control of anticoagulation with warfarin: a cluster randomized controlled clinical trial - Ijui/RS/Brazil

Abstract To evaluate the effectiveness of an anticoagulation protocol adapted in a mobile application (appG) for patients using warfarin. This was a cluster randomized controlled clinical trial carried out in basic health centers of Ijui, RS, Brazil, between April and October 2017. The appG was installed on the cell phones of all physicians belonging to the intervention group. Primary outcomes were bleeding and thrombosis, and secondary outcomes were changes in the dose of warfarin, use of new drugs, drug interactions, search for health services, and remaining on the target international normalized ratio. Thirty-three patients belonging to 11 basic health centers were included in this study. From these, 15 patients were in the intervention group which used the appG, and 18 were in the control group. After 6 months, patients in the appG group had fewer bleeding events (7% versus 50%, p-value=0.028) and a lower weekly dose of warfarin (29.3 ± 9.7 mg versus 41.7 ± 12.5 mg, p-value=0.030) when compared to the control group. The anticoagulation protocol adapted in a mobile app reduced bleeding in patients using warfarin.

Potencialidades e desafios do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial na voz dos trabalhadores da saúde / Potencialidades y desafíos de los Centros de Atención Psicosocial en la voz de los trabajadores de la salud / Potentials and challenges of Psychosocial Care Centers in the voice of health workers

Objetivo: conhecer a percepção dos trabalhadores de saúde sobre as potencialidades e desafios do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS). Método: estudo qualitativo realizado com 24 trabalhadores de saúde de um CAPS localizado no Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram produzidos entre agosto e outubro de 2018 por meio da entrevista aberta e submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo. Resultados: os trabalhadores identificaram potencialidades do serviço como estruturação, efetividade, qualidade de atendimento e entrosamento da equipe, que geram satisfação. No entanto, relataram desarticulações entre o serviço e a Rede de Atenção Psicossocial à Saúde (RAPS), além da diminuição dos investimentos públicos e interferência da conjuntura política na gestão dos serviços, o que acarretava, por vezes, adoecimento laboral. Conclusão: os trabalhadores de saúde perceberam o CAPS como um serviço potente e efetivo; porém, identificaram fragilidades em nível de RAPS que culminavam em sobrecarga do serviço e adoecimento dos trabalhadores.

Objective: to know the perception of health workers about the potentialities and challenges of the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS). Method: qualitative study carried out with 24 health workers from a CAPS located in southern Brazil. The data were produced between August and October 2018 through an open interview and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: the workers identified potentialities of the service such as structuring, effectiveness, quality of care and team interaction, which generate satisfaction. However, they reported disarticulations between the service and the Psychosocial Health Care Network (RAPS), in addition to the decrease in public investments and interference of the political environment in the management of services, which sometimes led to occupational illness. Conclusion: the health workers perceived the CAPS as a powerful and effective service; however, they identified weaknesses at the level of RAPS that culminated in overload of the service and illness of the workers.

Objetivo: conocer la percepción de los trabajadores de la salud sobre las potencialidades y desafíos del Centro de Atención Psicosocial (CAPS). Método: estudio cualitativo realizado con 24 trabajadores de salud de un CAPS ubicado en el sur de Brasil. Los datos fueron producidos entre agosto y octubre de 2018 a través de entrevistas abiertas y sometidos a análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: los trabajadores identificaron potencialidades del servicio como estructuración, eficacia, calidad de la atención e integración del equipo que generan satisfacción. Sin embargo, relataron desarticulaciones entre el servicio y la Red de Atención Psicosocial en Salud (RAPS), además de la disminución de las inversiones públicas y la interferencia de la coyuntura política en la gestión de los servicios, que en ocasiones derivaron en enfermedades laborales. Conclusión: los trabajadores de la salud percibieron el CAPS como un servicio poderoso y eficaz; sin embargo, identificaron debilidades a nivel de RAPS que culminaron en sobrecarga del servicio y enfermedad de los trabajadores.

Resilience and the reduction of occupational stress in Nursing / A resiliência e a redução do estresse ocupacional na Enfermagem / La resiliencia y la reducción del estrés laboral en Enfermería

Abstract Objective: to analyze the association between resilience and occupational stress of Nursing professionals from a general hospital. Method: an observational, cross-sectional study involving 321 Nursing professionals. The data collected were: socio-demographic and labour variables, stress and resilience, analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: 54.5% of the participants presented moderate resilience and 36.4%, high; 73.5% were at risk of exposure to occupational stress; the relationship between psychological demands and professional category (p=0.009), between control over work and age (p=0.04), professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.009), being a specialist (p=0.006) and between social support and professional category (p<0.001), having a management position (p=0.03), daily working hours (p=0.03), being a specialist (p<0.001) were verified. There was an association between resilience Factor I - resolutions of actions and values and control over work (p=0.04) and social support (p=0.002). Conclusion: the Nursing professionals of a general hospital have moderate to high resilience which, associated with high control over their work and high social support, may contribute to the reduction of exposure to occupational stress.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a associação entre resiliência e estresse ocupacional de profissionais de Enfermagem de um hospital geral. Método: estudo observacional, transversal, envolvendo 321 profissionais de Enfermagem. Os dados coletados foram: variáveis sociodemográficas e laborais, estresse e resiliência, analisadas com estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: 54,5% dos participantes apresentaram resiliência moderada e 36,4%, alta; 73,5% estavam em risco de exposição ao estresse ocupacional; verificada a relação entre demandas psicológicas e categoria profissional (p=0,009), entre controle sobre o trabalho e idade (p=0,04), categoria profissional (p<0,001), exercer cargo de chefia (p=0,009), ser especialista (p=0,006) e entre suporte social e categoria profissional (p<0,001), exercer cargo de chefia (p=0,03), jornada diária de trabalho (p=0,03), ser especialista (p<0,001). Houve associação entre o Fator I de resiliência - resoluções de ações e valores e controle sobre o trabalho (p=0,04) e o apoio social (p=0,002). Conclusão: os profissionais de Enfermagem de um hospital geral apresentaram moderada a alta resiliência que, associada ao alto controle sobre o trabalho e ao elevado apoio social, pode contribuir para a redução da exposição ao estresse ocupacional.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre resiliencia y estrés ocupacional de profesionales de Enfermería de un hospital general. Método: estudio observacional y transversal, realizado en 321 profesionales de Enfermería. Los datos recolectados fueron: variables sociodemográficas y laborales, estrés y resiliencia, analizados con estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: 54,5% de los participantes presentaron resiliencia moderada y 36,4% alta; 73,5% estaban en riesgo de exposición al estrés ocupacional; fue verificada la relación entre demandas psicológicas y categoría profesional (p=0,009), entre control sobre el trabajo y edad (p=0,04), categoría profesional (p<0,001), ejercer cargo de jefatura (p=0,009), ser especialista (p=0,006) y entre soporte social y categoría profesional (p<0,001), ejercer cargo de jefatura (p=0,03), jornada diaria de trabajo (p=0,03), ser especialista (p<0,001). Se encontró asociación entre el Factor I de resiliencia [resolución de acciones y valores y control sobre el trabajo (p=0,04)] y el apoyo social (p=0,002). Conclusión: los profesionales de Enfermería de un hospital general presentaron de moderada a alta resiliencia, que asociada al alto control sobre el trabajo y al elevado apoyo social puede contribuir para la reducción de la exposición al estrés ocupacional.

Associação de exames hematológicos e bioquímicos e complicações pós-cirurgia cardiovascular / Association of hematological and biochemical tests and complications after cardiovascular surgery

A cirurgia cardíaca apresenta complicações pós-operatórias de severidade variável. Conhecer os preditores de tais complicações pode minimizar os riscos e aumentar a sobrevida do paciente. Visto que, estudos abordam complicações no pós-operatório, sem padronização de preditores de tais complicações. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a associação de parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos no pré e pós-operatório com as complicações clínicas de forma geral e por órgão afetado no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca. Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, analítico e documental. Critérios de inclusão: Cirurgias eletivas de revascularização do miocárdio e/ou trocas valvares com circulação extracorpórea de janeiro a dezembro de 2017, em pacientes maiores de 18 anos, sobreviventes até a alta hospitalar. Excluíram-se prontuários incompletos. Seguiram-se os preceitos éticos de pesquisa. Incluídos 194 pacientes. Alterações leucocitárias pré-operatórias aumentaram em 8,24 vezes a chance de complicações pós-operatórias (p=0,039); valores médios elevados de INR no primeiro pós-operatório foram associados a complicações (p=0,036); alterações de: creatinina (p=0,020) e INR (p=0,002) no primeiro e segundo pós-operatório tiveram associação com complicações, além de alterações na hemoglobina associadas a complicações cardíacas no terceiro dia pós-operatório (p≤0,001). Verificou-se associação entre: alteração leucocitária prévia a cirurgia e complicações pós-operatórias totais; alterações hematológicas e bioquímicas pós-operatórias e complicações de forma geral e por órgão afetado. Esses resultados podem subsidiar a elaboração de indicadores de risco. Também indica necessidade de aprimorar monitoramento dos níveis de leucócitos, INR hemoglobina e creatinina, percebidos como preditores de complicações cirúrgicas.

Cardiac surgery has postoperative complications of varying severities. Knowing the predictors of such complications can minimize risks and increase patient survival. However, studies address postoperative complications without any standardization of predictors of such complications. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of hematological and biochemical parameters in the pre- and postoperative period with general clinical complications and those according to organ affected in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. This is a cross-sectional, retrospective, analytical and documentary study. Inclusion criteria: Elective myocardial revascularization surgeries and/or valve replacements with a cardiopulmonary bypass from January to December 2017, in patients older than 18 years old, survivors until hospital discharge. Incomplete medical records were excluded. Ethical research precepts were followed. 194 patients were included. Preoperative leukocyte alterations increased the chance of postoperative complications by 8.24 times (p=0.039); high mean INR values in the first postoperative period were associated with complications (p=0.036); changes in creatinine (p=0.020) and INR (p=0.002) in the first and second postoperative period were associated with complications, in addition to changes in hemoglobin associated with cardiac complications on the third postoperative day (p≤0.001). There was an association between: leukocyte alteration prior to surgery and total postoperative complications; postoperative hematological and biochemical changes and complications in general and by affected organ. These results can support the development of risk indicators. This also indicates the need to improve monitoring of leukocyte levels, INR, hemoglobin, and creatinine, perceived as predictors of surgical complications.

Nurses' stress and resilience before and after evaluation for hospital accreditation / Estrés y resiliencia de enfermeros antes y después de la evaluación para acreditación de hospitales / Estresse e resiliência de enfermeiros antes e depois da avaliação para acreditação hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze and compare levels of stress and resilience in nurses before and after the assessment for maintenance of the Hospital Accreditation Certification. Methods: quantitative, observational, and longitudinal research, with 53 nurses from a philanthropic hospital, in the Rio Grande do Sul. Data collected in two stages, March, and July 2019, before the assessment visit and 60 days after, using the Bianchi Stress Scale and Resilience Scale. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed. Results: the majority of participants showed an average stress level before and after the evaluation. The highest stress scores were related to Domains E (coordination of unit activities) and C (activities related to personnel administration). In both moments of the study, the participants had medium and high resilience. Conclusions: managing people, processes, and assistance are stressful activities in the Accreditation process and increase the nurses' stress levels.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar y comparar niveles de estrés y resiliencia de enfermeros antes y después de evaluación para manutención de Certificación de Acreditación de Hospitales. Métodos: investigación cuantitativa, observacional y longitudinal, con 53 enfermeros de hospital filantrópico, en Rio Grande del Sul. Datos recolectados en dos etapas, marzo y julio de 2019, antes de la invitación de evaluación y 60 días después. Utilizado Escala de Estrés Bianchi y Escala de Resiliencia. Empleado estadística descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: mayoría de los participantes presentaron nivel mediano de estrés antes y después de la evaluación. Mayores escores de estrés fueron referentes a Dominios E (coordinación de actividades de la unidad) y C (actividades relacionadas a administración de personal). En los dos momentos, los participantes encontraban con capacidad de resiliencia mediana y alta. Conclusiones: gerenciar personas, procesos y asistencia son actividades agotadoras en la Acreditación y elevan los niveles de estrés de los enfermeros.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar e comparar níveis de estresse e resiliência de enfermeiros antes e depois da avaliação para manutenção da Certificação de Acreditação Hospitalar. Métodos: pesquisa quantitativa, observacional e longitudinal, com 53 enfermeiros de um hospital filantrópico, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Dados coletados em duas etapas, março e julho de 2019, antes da visita de avaliação e 60 dias depois. Utilizou-se Escala Bianchi de Stress e Escala de Resiliência. Empregouse estatística descritiva e analítica. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes apresentou nível médio de estresse antes e depois da avaliação. Maiores escores de estresse foram referentes aos Domínios E (coordenação das atividades da unidade) e C (atividades relacionadas à administração de pessoal). Nos dois momentos do estudo, os participantes encontravam-se com capacidade de resiliência média e alta. Conclusões: gerenciar pessoas, processos e assistência são atividades desgastantes no processo de Acreditação e elevam os níveis de estresse dos enfermeiros.

Assessment of dependence and anxiety among benzodiazepine users in a provincial municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: Benzodiazepines are among the most prescribed drugs for anxiety and one of the most used drug classes in the world and have a high potential for addiction. The objective of this study was to assess levels of dependence and anxiety among users of these drugs in the public health system. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study. Benzodiazepine users treated on the public health system were selected. Anxiety levels were assessed with the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and dependency with the Benzodiazepine Dependence Self-Report Questionnaire. RESULTS: Benzodiazepine use was higher among women and in older age groups. Duration of benzodiazepine use was greater than 1 year for all respondents. The dependence assessment indicated that more than half of users were dependent on taking benzodiazepines and most had a severe degree of anxiety. CONCLUSION: This study found evidence of prolonged and inappropriate use of benzodiazepines. It is necessary to educate users about the risks of these drugs and to develop strategies to rationalize use of these drugs by working with prescribers and dispensers.

Association and correlation between stress, musculoskeletal pain and resilience in nurses before hospital accreditation maintenance assessment / Associação e correlação entre estresse, dor musculoesquelética e resiliência em enfermeiros ante a avaliação de manutenção de acreditação hospitalar / Asociación y correlación entre estrés, dolor musculoesquelético y resiliencia en enfermeros en la evaluación del mantenimiento de acreditación hospitalaria

Objective: to associate and correlate musculoskeletal pain, stress and resilience of nurses in the maintenance of Hospital Accreditation Certification. Method: longitudinal study in two moments, before and after the Accreditation maintenance visit, March and June 2019, with 53 nurses from a hospital institution. The data collected was: sociodemographic, clinical and occupational variables, stress, osteomuscular pain and resilience. Descriptive variables, Chi-square test, t test, Fisher's exact test, Pearson's correlation and Spearman's correlation coefficient were used. Results: most of the study participants had average stress levels before and after the evaluation. Most of those who reported pain were at medium stress levels at both times. The resilience capacity increased after the evaluation, which demonstrates that the experienced stressors were adequately addressed. There was no significant association between the cortisol levels and the perceived stress. Conclusion: occupational stress and musculoskeletal pain were experienced by nurses during the Accreditation processes. It was evident that individuality permeated the perception of stress and resilience allowed to overcome the tensions experienced. The study identified that there is a need for planning and implementation of actions to collaborate with the nurses in the best confrontation, aiming to promote resilience.

Objetivo: associar e correlacionar dor musculoesquelética, estresse e resiliência dos enfermeiros na manutenção da Certificação de Acreditação Hospitalar. Método: estudo longitudinal em dois momentos, antes e depois da visita de manutenção da Acreditação, março e junho de 2019, com 53 enfermeiros de instituição hospitalar. Os dados coletados foram: variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e ocupacionais, estresse, dor osteomusculares e resiliência. Foram utilizadas variáveis descritivas, teste Qui-Quadrado, teste t, teste exato de Fisher, correlação de Pearson e coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes do estudo apresentou médios níveis de estresse, antes e depois da avaliação. A maioria dos que referiram dor encontrava-se em médio nível de estresse, nos dois momentos. A capacidade de resiliência aumentou depois da avaliação, o que demonstra que os estressores vivenciados foram enfrentados de maneira adequada. Não houve associação significativa entre os níveis de cortisol e o estresse percebido. Conclusão: o estresse ocupacional e a dor musculoesquelética foram vivenciados pelos enfermeiros durante os processos de Acreditação. Evidenciouse que a individualidade permeou a percepção do estresse e a resiliência permitiu superar as tensões vivenciadas. O estudo permitiu identificar que há necessidade de planejamento e implementação de ações para colaborar com os enfermeiros no melhor enfrentamento, visando promover a resiliência.

Objetivo: asociar y correlacionar el dolor musculoesquelético, estrés y resiliencia, de los enfermeros, en el mantenimiento de la Certificación de Acreditación Hospitalaria. Método: estudio longitudinal en dos momentos, antes y después de la visita de evaluación del mantenimiento de Acreditación Hospitalaria, en marzo y junio de 2019, en 53 enfermeros, de una institución hospitalaria. Los datos recogidos fueron: variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y laborales, estrés, dolor musculoesquelético y resiliencia. Fueron utilizadas variables descriptivas, test Chi-cuadrado, test t, test exacto de Fisher, correlación de Pearson y coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes del estudio presentó niveles medios de estrés, antes y después de la evaluación. La mayoría de los que indicaron dolor se encontraba en el nivel de estrés medio, en los dos momentos. La capacidad de resiliencia aumentó después de la evaluación, lo que demuestra que los factores de estrés experimentados fueron enfrentados de manera adecuada. No hubo asociación significativa entre los niveles de cortisol y el estrés percibido. Conclusión: el estrés ocupacional y dolor musculoesquelético fueron experimentados por los enfermeros, durante los procesos de Acreditación. Se evidenció que la individualidad impregnó la percepción del estrés y la resiliencia permitió superar las tensiones experimentadas. El estudio identificó la necesidad de planificar e implementar acciones para colaborar con los enfermeros a mejorar el enfrentamiento, con el objetivo de promover la resiliencia.